The much closed relationship between Bali and China has been tied since 12th century, it also causes the culture’s acculturation and then many similar culture we find among them. The established bilateral relationship also based on that history. It was conveyed by Governor of Bali Made Mangku Pastika on his welcoming speech which was read by Secretary of Bali Provincial Cokorda Pemayun in the 67th China Independent Day in Westin Hotel, Nusa Dua, on Friday (23/09).
Furthermore, on the speech Pastika said that many Chinese people have been living in Bali. And vice versa, many Balinese people who living, studying and working in China. So in the future, that essential friendship is able to become a foundation when facing global dynamics. Pastika also said that government of China has been providing an assistance for Bali infrastructure. So it is people and government of Bali’s responsibility to guard and increase that good relationship, as well as always try to use the huge benefit of relationship for people of these two countries.
Meanwhile Consulate General of China for Bali Hu Yin Quan, delivered his gratitude on Indonesia and Bali government’s support for Chinese people in Bali. According to him, there are 4600 Chinese people who traveling to many provinces in Indonesia through Bali. Moreover, every year Chinese people who visiting Bali has been increasing, and vice versa. Therefore, He considered the cooperation for tourism promotion both through the culture and education exchange should be developed. So these two countries are able to strengthen the cooperation for tourism, culture, education as well as economy and trading field. He also urged Chinese people in Bali to always protect the harmony with local people and do not do some negative acts. He also expected, in the age to 67which exactly falls on the next 1st of October, will be a historic moment for all Chinese people while increasing the quality of economy and development for all Chinese people welfare.
On that occasion, Head of Culture Agency and Head of Tourism Agency of Bali provincial Government, the representatives from foreign countries, as well as Chinese people who living in Bali, NTB and NTT also attended that event.